The Former President of India visits J.S.S International School in Dubai

Dubai, April 17, 2011: Students across the UAE rejoiced as they met with the eleventh President of India, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam. Popularly known as the People's President during his period on of presidency, Dr. Kalam visited the J.S.S. International School in Al Barsha, Dubai, where he interacted with students from across the UAE.

In a statement, Mr. Guruswami Kalloor, CEO, J.S.S. International School, said: "It is a great honor for us to have Dr. Kalam join us at the school today and interact with the children. Students from schools across the UAE have joined us, showing immense enthusiasm in meeting with Dr. Kalam. The children have put forth many interesting questions for the former President, abiding the faith he has in the role children play towards to positive future of the country."

JSS Private School (JSSPS) is run by the internationally renowned JSS Mahavidyapeetha (JSS MVP), a socio-cultural Institution (Trust) that has dedicated itself to the development of culture, literature and education for the prosperity of society in general and serves as a tool for social change.

"At J.S.S International, we are committed to building and shaping every child's future. A meeting with a legendary personality like Dr. Abdul Kalam would leave a deep impression in the minds of the young students. He is a big inspiration to all of us, especially the students, having set a bench mark for humility and leading the nation."

JSS employs a holistic approach to education to empower individuals to become caring, competent and responsible citizens who value education as a lifelong process. This promotes the student's intellectual, physical, moral and social development; realizing and optimizing each student's potential.

The school recently announced that it is soon to expand its reach in Dubai with a second school campus in Al Safa, in order to cater to the increasing demands of the 2011 academic year.

Spread over a vast area, the school has state-of-the-art facilities that include well equipped laboratories, library, ample play areas including football grounds, tennis courts, swimming pool, etc.

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About JSS Mahavidyapeetha  
A Foundation of Abiding Values
The JSS MVP is a socio-cultural institution (Trust) that has dedicated itself to the development of culture, literature and education for the prosperity of the humanity. It has pioneered the concept of Education as a tool for social change. Education for All is the central teaching of this trust. From humble beginnings (about six decades ago), it has grown into a social force that transcends boundaries and cultures. It has taken a lead in spreading literacy, providing health care, rural development and strengthening culture. It works towards the economic upliftment of the society.

The trust has established more than 300 institutions that are spread across India and also as overseas centers in USA, Mauritius & Dubai, in the field of school and collegiate education, Medical and Para Medical Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Management Education, Sahana Schools for mentally and physically disabled children, School for the Blind and the Institute of Speech & Hearing, Vocational Training Centres for youth and Professional Training Institutions.

JSSMVP runs 122 state board, 15 CBSE and one IGCSE schools. The standard of education is consistently above average, resulting in academic excellence with cent percent results in All India Secondary School Examination. These institutions also provide abundant opportunities in the field of sports and cultural activities supported with good infrastructure. Our alumni are spread all over the world, working in various fields as successful contributors to the society.

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